They are intent on proving definitively that government does not, and can not, function. So vote republican, or something. Incompetent Luddite nitwits, or corrupt money grubbers? Trick question! They can be both!

We are a technological generation. We came of age during the rise of the Internet, and we have embraced it, and in turn we have revolutionized its use (Zuckerberg, et al). We see the Republican party as anti-science, anti-technology know-nothings. We want no part of that.

It’s just one excellent reason of many why young ‘uns vote against the GOP in droves.

Also on the same committee is Rep. Paul Broun, a doctor, who said, “All that stuff I was taught about evolution and embryology and the Big Bang Theory, all that is lies straight from the pit of Hell.” Who picks these committee members?

Actually, he just ran unopposed in the recent election. After the comments became public, many of his constituents began a Darwin for Congress campaign. I don’t know the exact number, but Charles Darwin actually received a substantial amount of votes as a write-in candidate.

Actually he only did house calls because his credentials aren’t in order and the hospitals won’t extend him privileges. He only got into the state medical school because his “deddie” was a state politician.

I thought the development of embryology in the 19th century was what produced anti-abortion laws with teeth. Before then the fact that an embryo is a human being (since an embryo is both human and a being) was a guess.

If this clown decides that nukes are Satanic manifestations of Hellfire next, I won’t be a bit surprised.

If some BoingBoing commenters agree with him on that point, I will also be unsurprised.

In an institution where Peter “If civilians are killed in an attack on a military installation, it is certainly regrettable, but I will not morally blame the IRA for it” King can be Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee then pretty much anything goes.